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This will be a free session for any interested composting alumni. The instructor will inspect worm bins, demonstrate and assist with harvesting, and answer any questions. The instructor will bring harvest kits for alumni to use for harvesting their own worm bins. This class is offered in partnership with the Gardiner Food Co-op and Cafe.

Do you want to get your book, short stories or articles published? In this one-evening workshop will learn all you need to know about publishing your writing. Learn how to approach publishers and editors, prepare manuscripts, do research and write a book proposal or query letter. Handouts include helpful websites, a Maine publications list, query letter sample and manuscript submission basics. Walk out of this class ready to send your work to publishers!

Grief is painfully personal, whether from the death of a friend or loved one, the loss of a marriage or job, or estrangement from children and grandchildren. In this 2-class course, we’ll talk about and practice how healing and helpful writing can be in identifying what you are grieving about. After several entries, you will be able to read over your words and easily see one or more common themes. Writing about your grief will not eliminate it, but will help you as you try to heal. You can write only when you are inspired, every day or once a week. Each person will be different and there are no rules. A local professional writer/editor who has suffered many losses, particularly over the past decade, will get you started.

Many of us experience chronic back discomfort due to aging, poor posture, inactivity or injury. Specialized yoga practices can help! Learn stretches that help lengthen the spine, gentle poses that help reduce muscle tension and nerve pain, safe poses that increase flexibility in the neck and shoulders, strengthening poses that improve posture and alignment, and relaxation exercises that relieve chronic pain. Each class will enable you to become more knowledgeable about ways to move your back in a healthy manner. Dress in loose clothes and bring a pillow and blanket along with a yoga mat.